7-11 April 2017

Ampleforth College York YO62 4EN Located 3 miles from the A170 Thirsk to Scarborough Road Mariapolis

aa “It was wonderful, we were ONE.”

Key to Unity “I will remember the joy, love,

ariapolis is an annual gathering of the Focolare Movement which unity, laughter.” takes place in many countries all over the world. A retreat with a difference, the Mariapolis is a temporary ‘town’ built Mon the basis of love for each neighbour.

While every Mariapolis shares the same goal, each gathering has its own character. This year, we have the chance to share our diverse traditions as we journey together towards Easter, in the beautiful setting of Ampleforth Abbey. This ancient foundation will be the backdrop for the aim of the Mariapolis: to contribute to the fulfilment of Jesus’ prayer ‘That all may be one’ (Jn 17: 21).

aa “It was wonderful, we were ONE.”

Key to Unity “I will remember the joy, love,

With programmes and activities for all ages, the Mariapolis at Ampleforth is also an excellent destination for families. There will be moments of input, as well as outings, walks in the stunning Yorkshire countryside, games and time to talk. People of all ages, 7-11 April 2017 backgrounds and expressions of faith are welcome to join us for these days of reflection, relaxation, dialogue and fun! Ampleforth College York Getting to Ampleforth College MARIAPOLIS 2017 T ime Registration starts at 4.30pm Telephone: on Friday 7 April 2017. By road 0151 722 3981 The event will finish at 11am From the South: Join the A64 (from on Tuesday 11 April 2017. the M1 or A1), turn onto the York bypass (A1237) just before York, then Facebook: after several roundabouts, onto the Mariapolis GB Booking Helmsley Road (B1363) which takes you Send Booking Form and via Stillington, Sutton on the Forest, payment to: Mariapolis 2017, Brandsby, Gilling East and Oswaldkirk. At Twitter: 11 Colgrove, Welwyn Garden Oswaldkirk turn left and the College is Mariapolis GB City AL8 6HY. approximately two miles along this road. Please make cheques payable to: Mariapolis Ltd. From the North: The easiest route to Website: Full payment is required by 24 March 2017. follow is the A19, then the A170 at If you wish to make a Direct Bank Thirsk, towards Scarborough. A couple YO62 4EN www.focolare.org/gb Transfer please send request by email to: of turnings signposted ‘York’ bring you [email protected] for down into Oswaldkirk village. Turn right Bank details and reference number. at the foot of the hill and the College is Email: No bookings can be accepted after this approximately two miles along this road. [email protected] date. Accommodation By train Full Board accommodation Trains run regularly from mainline is available in the College. stations to York. Visit: www.thetrainline. It includes 4 nights Bed and com for the timetable. Breakfast, together with 3 lunches and Camping and Caravans 4 evening meals. There is a mixture of There is a caravan single, twin, double and family rooms. site very close Bed linen is provided, but you need to to the college bring your own towels. Tea and coffee with showers, making facilities are available. microwave and electrical facilities. Please book directly: Golden Square Caravan Park, Day visitors Oswaldkirk, Nr. Helmsley, York Day visitors are very welcome. YO62 5YQ Details of the programme can Tel: 01439 788269 be found on the Mariapolis GB Fax: 01439 788236 facebook page and on www.focolare.org/ Email: gb. Prior booking would be appreciated. [email protected] Please register at reception on arrival. Getting to Ampleforth College MARIAPOLIS 2017 T ime Registration starts at 4.30pm Telephone: on Friday 7 April 2017. By road 0151 722 3981 The event will finish at 11am From the South: Join the A64 (from on Tuesday 11 April 2017. the M1 or A1), turn onto the York bypass (A1237) just before York, then Facebook: after several roundabouts, onto the Mariapolis GB Booking Helmsley Road (B1363) which takes you Send Booking Form and via Stillington, Sutton on the Forest, payment to: Mariapolis 2017, Brandsby, Gilling East and Oswaldkirk. At Twitter: 11 Colgrove, Welwyn Garden Oswaldkirk turn left and the College is Mariapolis GB City AL8 6HY. approximately two miles along this road. Please make cheques payable to: Mariapolis Ltd. From the North: The easiest route to Website: Full payment is required by 24 March 2017. follow is the A19, then the A170 at If you wish to make a Direct Bank Thirsk, towards Scarborough. A couple YO62 4EN www.focolare.org/gb Transfer please send request by email to: of turnings signposted ‘York’ bring you [email protected] for down into Oswaldkirk village. Turn right Bank details and reference number. at the foot of the hill and the College is Email: No bookings can be accepted after this approximately two miles along this road. [email protected] date. Accommodation By train Full Board accommodation Trains run regularly from mainline is available in the College. stations to York. Visit: www.thetrainline. It includes 4 nights Bed and com for the timetable. Breakfast, together with 3 lunches and Camping and Caravans 4 evening meals. There is a mixture of There is a caravan single, twin, double and family rooms. site very close Bed linen is provided, but you need to to the college bring your own towels. Tea and coffee with showers, making facilities are available. microwave and electrical facilities. Please book directly: Golden Square Caravan Park, Day visitors Oswaldkirk, Nr. Helmsley, York Day visitors are very welcome. YO62 5YQ Details of the programme can Tel: 01439 788269 be found on the Mariapolis GB Fax: 01439 788236 facebook page and on www.focolare.org/ Email: gb. Prior booking would be appreciated. [email protected] Please register at reception on arrival.